Little India is an Indian neighbourhood in Penang, tucked away in a little enclave of George Town near the waterfront. The neighborhood is situated along Jalan Pasar (Market Street), a 10-15 minutes walk from the Penang Esplanade. It is the heart of the island's Indian community and just about everything here is Indian including the shopkeepers.
Little India here began in the 19th century as an enclave for immigrants from India, explaining its strong Indian flavour. You can't stop noticing shops selling Indian items including spices, colourful saris, fragrant garlands, jewellery and VCDs from Bollywood. For a taste of India, there are the restaurants and food stalls serving tasty curry dishes and snacks.
Little India here began in the 19th century as an enclave for immigrants from India, explaining its strong Indian flavour. You can't stop noticing shops selling Indian items including spices, colourful saris, fragrant garlands, jewellery and VCDs from Bollywood. For a taste of India, there are the restaurants and food stalls serving tasty curry dishes and snacks.
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| Spice shop in Little India |
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| Indian shop selling garlands |
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| Indian textiles |
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| Shop selling dried foodstuff |
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| Street stall selling Indian snacks |
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